#rivervale_lodge

And one is granted.

"Greening, it's a holiday..mostly for childlings, but bored as everyone is, I bet wilders are out there too" Zane explains to ADAM

Dagmar, as keeper of the Pony rides, seems to be quite popular with the childings. "Thank you, Dame Dagmar" more than a few say

She beams. This is nice.

Indeed, Dagmar is in her element, and it's not just childlings that notice it

"You're masterful," Nadeen says leaning over a rail. She is wearing a sundress of egg white

"Hey." Another sunny grin for the sidhe. "You want a pony ride?"

"Oh, I think I should leave the space for the young ones. What I do want is to find out what you want to eat ? You're missing some good food right now. So either let someone else take over, or tell me what yo uliike so I can fix you a tray"

"Oh, man, lunch would be nice..." She bites on her lip.

(Inside) "Oh God." Adam unconsciously tightens his arms around Zane. "Think we can get away?"

Nadeen waves "Sir Vali, could you manage the pony rides for a time?"

"Sure," Sir Vali rises "Tiffany's wrangling kids in other areas anyway"

(Inside) Zane pats his friend's shoulder, "I think they'll notice if you try to take the car. You should have drank more water"

"Thanks Vali!"

She reaches for Nadeen's hand.

(Inside) "Just sayin', I slept in my clothes on a couch with a goat-boy. I could shower before I hafta see people."

Nadeen takes Dagmar's back, and she waves to Sir Vali with her other hand

And they head towards the picnic tables, spread with goodies.

Vali says "You're welcome"

and yes, there's a pooka girl they don't know munching on some shellfish

Eyebrow.

"I fight the urge to wash it, because it might revive" The girl says

"You're new, too. I'm Dagmar, this is Nadeen...."

(Inside) "Hey, lots of folks want to be with a goat boy... I think the shower is open here if you want..o r I could veil you while you slip out?""

"Hi, I am Marlyn Monroe's reincarnation, but you can call me Rikki," She says "Please, enjoy some food. It didn't take me long to make"

"Mm." A noncommittal noise. She knows that pooka can't help it.. but...

Nadeen picks out some food "Nice to meet you. Yes, the Hearth is amazing. " She gestures to Kerri in the crowd "That's Dame Kerri, Hearth.. and prefering the Hearth title... " She gestures to the Chief "That's Chief Brekke..baroness ... and the Mountain is near her I think over there... Sir Franklyn"

Dagmar loads up a plate - then again, she's also the size of a small oak.

Rikki nods then looks at Nadeen "So.. you're NOT in charge? Huh"

(Inside) "Gah. Maybe.... shower here? No clean clothes but... at least I'd be more alert?"

Nadeen says "I am not" A bit primly

(Inside) "Hey, I live closer. You shower, I'll get some clothes"

"She's our liaison, and serves as the Baroness's representative at Bergen. It's a very important job."

Rikki nods but she looks amused "Oh yeah. Private parking spot and everything."

Nadeen says "it has it's advantages," And she dines.

(Inside) Skeptical "Will they fit?"

(Inside) "Yeah I know you're taller, but I'll find something, relax. Just go shower then hang tight"

"And what do you do?"

"WEll, I was going to be a student but then I decideed to shut the school down, so now I make all this..." She makes a voila gesture, "Look good, tease boys, and get amused at the expense of others." A crunch of shell fish "It has it's advantages"

(Inside) "Where's the shower?" Adam releases Zane and waits for him to make room before trying to sit up.

(Inside) Zane does so, "This way"

Adam follows, using furniture and walls as needed.

"Rikki... " A voice booms, and a big bear like kinian walks over, "What have I told you?"

"Always trust your car to the man with the silver star?" Rikki winces as her father approaches

"Yes, that, and also don't be Clever if means you can't be nice. " The man nods then looks to Dagmar and Nadeen "Wonderful party you're all throwing here."

"Hmph."

"Thanks - it's mostly Kerri's doing."

(Inside) Once Zane points it out to him, Adam disappears to get cleaned up, asking Zane to hurry and ".... I owe you one, Dude. Solid."

(Inside) "No worries, man" Zane heads off.

(Inside) And a shower may be just what Adam needed to help get the blood flowing and clear his head